For most politically-engaged Houstonians, the first week of November was focused primarily on the big 2014 election held on Tuesday the 4th. That is when we got to decide the future of the state by electing a Governor, Senator, Lieutenant Governor and legislature. It was a pivotal day for state of Texas, including Houston.
However, few … Continue Reading ››
In the realm of partisan politics, Harris County Democratic Party Chairman Lane Lewis has proven himself one of the most influential and effective Democrats in the state of Texas. Under his leadership, the state's largest county voted majority Democratic in 3 straight electoral cycles.
But this week, Houstonians have learned that Lewis will turn his attention … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance is dusting off its recipes for wassail and figgy pudding as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff says that the actual election results do not support exit polls that claim Greg Abbott received 44% of the Latino vote.
Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily … Continue Reading ››
Check out Taylor Swift's incredible speech at the Billboard Women in Music Awards.
The music superstar made the state while accepting the award for Billboard's Woman of the Year. Swift, a seven-time Grammy Award winner and twelve-time Billboard Music Award winner, had the year's highest selling album by a single artist with 1989 (only Disney's … Continue Reading ››
After several days of hopeful anticipation, it appears that LGBT couples hoping to marry in Texas will once again have their dreams deferred. Here's the story by Guillermo Contreras of the San Antonio Express-News (via the Houston Chronicle website)...
A San Antonio-based federal judge declined on Friday to allow gay marriages to take place in Texas … Continue Reading ››
If you are a regular Texas Leftist reader, then you have probably come across some posts regarding the Minimum Wage. This blog was even mentioned on the Forbes.com website over the issue.
It's important to blog about why an increase in the minimum wage is needed. But along with the blogging, I am exploring … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the Garner and Brown families in the quest for equal justice for all as it brings you this week's roundup.
Guest blogger Kris Banks at Off the Kuff provided a visual guide to turnout comparisons in Harris County.
Libby Shaw writing at Texas Kaos and Daily Kos … Continue Reading ››
